When the Cat's Away
“Mickey and Minnie play when Tom Cat goes away!”
Synopsis
While Tom Cat goes away hunting, Mickey, Minnie, and their mouse friends break into his house and perform music. They play various tunes on the piano while the other mice hit household objects in tune to the music.
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 2, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Walt Disney
- Original Score
- Carl W. Stalling
- Original Title
- When the Cat's Away
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 7m
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Walt Disney
Carl W. Stalling
Walt Disney
Department Leadership Roster
Walt Disney
Director
Walt Disney
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About When the Cat's Away
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is When the Cat's Away about?
While Tom Cat goes away hunting, Mickey, Minnie, and their mouse friends break into his house and perform music. They play various tunes on the piano while the other mice hit household objects in tune to the music.
Who directed When the Cat's Away?
When the Cat's Away was directed by Walt Disney.
Who stars in When the Cat's Away?
The principal cast of When the Cat's Away includes Not specified.
When was When the Cat's Away released and how long is it?
When the Cat's Away was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 7m.
Who composed the musical score for When the Cat's Away?
The original motion picture soundtrack for When the Cat's Away was composed by Carl W. Stalling.